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Argentinian Sports Marketing Executive Pleads Not Guilty in FIFA Case

Alejandro Burzaco is one of 14 charged in international soccer investigation

Associated Press

July 31, 2015 5:58 p.m. ET

NEW YORK—An Argentinian sports marketing executive pleaded not guilty in a U.S. court Friday in the massive racketeering and bribery case that has scandalized international soccer.

Alejandro Burzaco became the third of 14 defendants charged in the FIFA investigation to appear in federal court in Brooklyn. Prosecutors allege the defendants plotted to arrange bribes of more than $150 million—tied to the award of broadcasting and hosting rights for the World Cup and other tournaments—over a 24-year period.